The proposed $9.99 million budget includes personnel reductions that the superintendent says are necessary to keep local taxes down.
May 2014
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Former Rome boxer charged with kicking in Fairfield door
Police say Darin Knight, a former New England welterweight champion, may face other charges.
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It’s not always about the girl
Friendship, race and the complications of heritage can do funny things, J.P. Devine writes.
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Farmington 8-year-old charged with terrorizing younger student with knife
The boy, whose name is not being released, was suspended for 10 days from W.G. Mallett School after allegedly threatening a 6-year-old on the school bus.
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$1M in support of Special Olympics
After 20 years of conducting successful fundraising and awareness raising campaigns for Special Olympics Maine, Maine Credit Unions have reached the $1 million mark. The check that brought them to this milestone was presented to Special Olympics Maine President/CEO Philip Geelhoed and two Special Olympic Maine athletes at a recent annual Insurance Trust meeting.
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Madison Knights of Columbus wins award
MADISON — Madison Knight of Columbus Council 2399 was recently presented with the Ron Cote Memorial Award by Jarod White, district deputy representing the Maine State Council of the Knights of Columbus. The Ron Cote Memorial Award is presented annually by the Maine State Council for having performed “the most unique service program” of all […]
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U.S. House backs states’ medical marijuana laws
In a somewhat surprising vote, the Republican-controlled chamber votes in favor of blocking federal interference in state laws.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTS
FARMINGTON — The following cases were closed April 17-30, 2014, in Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court. Kristopher Allen, Wilton, cultivating marijuana, Dec. 18, 2013, in Wilton; $400 fine. Bryan D. Bennett, 39, Bryant Pond, fail to check baitfish traps, March 27, 2014, in Rangeley; $100 fine. Stephen P. Bolton, 51, Stoneham, Mass., […]
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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Helderman goes 4-for-4 at MVCs
Madison senior Ron Helderman set a new MVC and school record in the pole vault Thursday.
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Pilot escapes injury in Whitefield helicopter crash
The crash was reported in an area off East River Road near Maine Helicopters Inc., owner of the aircraft.